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aphetize Meaning & Definition

/ˈæ.fəˌtaɪz/

What Does Aphetize Mean?

Aphetize is a verb that means To shorten by aphesis.

Quick Facts About Aphetize

Part of speechverb
Pronunciation/ˈæ.fəˌtaɪz/
Syllables3
Verb formsaphetizes, aphetizing, aphetized

Aphetize Definition (Verb)

  1. To shorten by aphesis.

Synonyms of Aphetize

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Word Forms & Grammar

aphetize (third-person singular simple present aphetizes, present participle aphetizing, simple past and past participle aphetized)

Origin of Aphetize

aphesis or aphetic +‎ -ize.

Pronouncing Aphetize

Aphetize is pronounced /ˈæ.fəˌtaɪz/ and has 3 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (æ).

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